It’s hard to believe that the lavishly intricate white façade of Palacio de Cibeles was designed as a post office!
Once named the Palace of Communication and opened in 1919, the architecture is a result of a contest won by Antonio Palacios and Joaquín Otamendi in 1904. The men created one of Madrid’s most iconic buildings, while the building no longer headquarters of the post office, it has new and interesting reasons to visit other than dropping off a letter. The gorgeous glass ceiling will be on of the first things you notice after you pass through security.
Head to CentroCentro where rotating art exhibits are always free and interesting.
During a 2019 visit, the hundred year anniversary of the building, I found a very contemporary collection.
Particularly, I was impressed by an Atlas like character holding a world of objects you’d find in your garage.
Located within close walking distance from the Museo Nacional del Prado, this is a great addition to the Golden Triangle of Art.
The venue happens to be less visited, which is a nice change of pace compared to the nearby museums.
Other than art, you can find quite the view if you pay the small fee to take the ride up the tower to the mirador. On another floor produced a free view, that was tickled pink.
If you are looking to extend your time in the building, there is a restaurant on site.